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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2020 9:44:18 GMT
But then again following a very slow boat that behaves erratically can be stressful, constantly needing to impede ones own progress and watch the boat in front rather than enjoying the surroundings, something continuous moorers dont necessarily need to do. It would make sense and good manners to beckon somebody who is close behind to pass, but much like road driving it, in my experience, rarely happens.
Now the system is becoming choked by mismanagement and the addition of many more boats then I fear the parallel of frustrating caravans and horrendous jams on decreasingly navigable routes is inevitable. Not everybody enjoys "fun and frolics" and dont feel like they are "missing out"
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Post by ianali on Aug 13, 2020 10:04:53 GMT
But then again following a very slow boat that behaves erratically can be stressful, constantly needing to impede ones own progress and watch the boat in front rather than enjoying the surroundings, something continuous moorers dont necessarily need to do. It would make sense and good manners to beckon somebody who is close behind to pass, but much like road driving it, in my experience, rarely happens. Now the system is becoming choked by mismanagement and the addition of many more boats then I fear the parallel of frustrating caravans and horrendous jams on decreasingly navigable routes is inevitable. Not everybody enjoys "fun and frolics" and dont feel like they are "missing out" Not everyone enjoys fun and frolics? I am shocked ๐ฎ
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Post by Telemachus on Aug 13, 2020 10:41:26 GMT
"Their general demeanour" ... now are you sure you're not just flexing your prejudice ? People should be considerate of others, as I have agreed. Whether you wish to travel purposefully or crawl along, it should not be too onerus a task to maintain awareness of other boats. I dislike having a boat following closely behind me as much as I dislike getting stuck behind a crawler ... if we're all aware of others and cooperate there's room for all. By the way ... only flower pots on our roof and I don't possess a wheelbarrow. Rog This is an interesting point. On the roads, I can tolerate a bit of frustration from a slow driver in front, but I absolutely cannot stand having an idiot driving three feet from my rear bumper, especially on fast A roads or motorways, and when I have no option to get out of their way anyway. Do some boaters naturally cruise closer to a boat in front? Not from a desire to overtake, but just as their own habit? Do people each have their own idea of what a normal following distance is? And is it like the roads- where some just ignore courtesy and get right on your rear end? Regarding roads I agree that tail-gaters are both annoying and dangerous. But equally, people driving at 30mph in a 60 limit whilst looking at the view and holding other people up, is annoying and dangerous since it creates frustration which is dangerous. I get a lot of that on roads near the gliding club, which is in National Park. English number plates crawling along roads where one canโt quite overtake safely, passing numerous lay-bys and places where they could pull in momentarily and let me pass, but they are too oblivious to the existence of other people to think about it. Of course a few do, they always get a cheery thank you wave when they do. I donโt have a problem with people driving slowly and looking at the view provided it doesnโt adversely affect other people. If you are driving along slowly looking at the view, you are clearly not in a rush so why not just let other people pass? Exactly the same applies on the cut and works both ways. If a boat comes up behind us we are always very keen to let them pass at the earliest opportunity. Why wouldnโt one be?
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Post by Trina on Aug 13, 2020 11:57:44 GMT
It's some of the extremely slow boaters(so slow you have to keep engaging neutral) who do annoy me.The ones who turn around to look & then ignore you.There's going s-l-o-w & there's taking the p*** !
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Post by Jim on Aug 13, 2020 12:29:09 GMT
Why is anyone who wishes to make progress within the speed limit and limiting factors of the canal accused of "racing"? Slow boaters can boat slowly, just let others past to get on. It's not for the slow boater to judge, censure or impede. There may be a good reason, a train, a meeting or whatever, but really it has nothing to do with it. Just pull over and let others past. Simple. It's the same with the badly moored slow down shouter. No consideration given, only undue consideration expected.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2020 12:56:18 GMT
Agree Jim ... following a slow boat is frustrating which is why I ask to be allowed to pass ... and if that doesn't work I moor for a cuppa. I hate being followed even more, so always let boats pass, for my benefit rather than theirs My only point of contention with the OP is his reference to 'continuous moorers' with no discernable reason. Rog
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Post by Jim on Aug 13, 2020 14:28:28 GMT
Agree Jim ... following a slow boat is frustrating which is why I ask to be allowed to pass ... and if that doesn't work I moor for a cuppa. I hate being followed even more, so always let boats pass, for my benefit rather than theirs My only point of contention with the OP is his reference to 'continuous moorers' with no discernable reason. Rog Well, we all know the type, silver haired tealeafs with flowers on the roof. Often have a teapot too ๐
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